Violation Code: 276
FDA Violation
Charge Code: PRESRV LBL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 276
- Charge Code
- PRESRV LBL
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a chemical preservative and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact including its function.
- Legal Section
- 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Olives, Inc. | Bolton, CANADA | 52 |
| 2 | Cadbury Trebor Bassett | Birmingham, UNITED KIN | 32 |
| 3 | ALWAWAFED CO FOR FOOD INDUSTRIESAND JUICE | Nablus | 19 |
| 4 | Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico, | Ciudad De Mexico, MEXICO | 17 |
| 5 | Aleshin E.O | Abakan, RUSSIA | 16 |
| 6 | JC SNACKS Mexico DE RL | Tijuana, MEXICO | 16 |
| 7 | COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO | Ciudad De Mexico, MEXICO | 15 |
| 8 | Sams Fruit Products Pvt Ltd | Mumbai, INDIA | 13 |
| 9 | Max Fruit Industries (Pvt.) Ltd | Lahore, PAKISTAN | 12 |
| 10 | Al-Durra Food Products Co. | Erbeen - Damascus, SYRIA | 12 |
| 11 | Veerprabhu Export House | Mumbai, INDIA | 12 |
| 12 | English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt.) Ltd. | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 11 |
| 13 | Mars Confectionery Div Of Mars UK Ltd | Slough, UNITED KIN | 9 |
| 14 | Zdenka d.d | Bjelovar, CROATIA | 8 |
| 15 | MELEWA BAKERY | Mississauga, CANADA | 8 |
| 16 | Jiangmen Ziqiao Food Ltd. | Taishan, CHINA | 8 |
| 17 | Dawn Foods Canada | Etobicoke, CANADA | 8 |
| 18 | Przedsiebiorstwo Produkcyjne Helena | Kalisz, POLAND | 8 |
| 19 | Jing Chuan Foods Material Co | Taipei, TAIWAN | 8 |
| 20 | SGR (777) FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED | Gummidipoondi, INDIA | 7 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21DYT01 | GULF UNION FOODS COMPANYSAUDI ARAB |
| 9/11/2025 | MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C., 21DHT99 | CASA CUERVOMEXICO |
| 8/6/2025 | MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT 21MGT04 | CASA CUERVOMEXICO |
| 8/5/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/18/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C. 29BGT99 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C. 29BGT99 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C. 29BGT99 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 | |
| 7/17/2025 | CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03RGT01 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 276?
276 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a chemical preservative and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact including its function.". This violation is based on 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 276?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 1007 import refusals issued for violation code 276, affecting 413 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 276?
The most recent import refusal for violation 276 was on November 3, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 276?
Products commonly refused under violation 276 include: FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,, MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT, CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, CORN CHIPS, FRIED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 276?
Violation code 276 is based on 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.